The Town Lyne House. Also, the Red Wing in Foxboro ? Anyone know? Hot fudge dripping over the sundae. The floor was covered in small white tiles, which added to the ambiance and also helped make the place cool. If you asked, they also sold their squat red-on-clear Bel-Aire water glasses that the waitress brought before taking our orders. And in that, the Cask has a secure place in Bostons history. It was an occasional outing from our family home in Burlington . Its owners boast that their taproom has the oldest hand carved bar in America, and it's wherethe first draft beer pump in Boston was installed. The Yankee Silversmith in Wallingford, CT. Great popovers, great old New England atmosphere, and the best place for Choaties to go when their parents came to visit. I think they are still at Faneuil Hall. All quality seafood, shoreline of Guilford was a restaurant Mecca. For my part, I miss all the classic diners that have been closed or moved. ! Liz White Welch, What now-closed restaurant do you miss the most?Were putting together a list of our readers favorite gonebut not, Posted by Boston.com onTuesday, August 8, 2017, Last call: What now-closed restaurant do you miss the most?Were (finally) putting together a list of our readers, Posted by Boston.com onWednesday, January 10, 2018. Baked Alaska in the 1980s a really special experience. There were a few great fun places south of Boston along Route 1. Original Owner: James Hook. Been to all of them. There is now a daycare center where it once stood, at the corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue. I now go to Brax Landing when am in Harwich Port, I was just wondering if anyone knows the name of the restaurant where Kellys on RT 1 is now. Stillit I ever got back to Massachusetts, it would have been well worth going to several times! My family would go to Custys every year when my uncle came up from N.C. The old Joe Tecces on North Washington Street in Bostonfirst date with my husband in 1975! Jayne Rossi-Elliott, First date with my husband, 1970. Susan Finstein Brine, First date with my husband in 1982. Julie Kerbel, Yes, Joe Tecces! It was up a hill across from the public beach area. Actress Amy Poehler worked at Chadwicks as a teenager in the late 1980s, as did her future Saturday Night Live castmate Rachel Dratch. Signs on the plywood over the windows said, 'No Trespassing' and 'Private Property.' No one from Old Sully's could be contacted for comment on the story. In a 2013 essay in The New Yorker, Poehler described the scene: Chadwicks was one of those fake old-timey restaurants. Bond Bar at the Langham. Nice old Victorian run by a nice family. They were also famous for their homemade Hot Fresh Popovers which every table would get a basket of them. R.H. Stearns and C. Crawford Hollidge were in direct competition, as the former was located on Tremont Street, across from the Park Street subway station. upto Boston they took me to Pier 4 for my birthday ( Baked Alaska out of this world). Catania. Willow Pond Kitchen on Rte 2A in Concord, MA. They had the best seafood platter and a delicious filet mignon! And the English Tea Room on Newbury Street! Site was a parking lot for the reservation until 1982. I had a set of 4 that lasted 4 decades before I broke the last one, the red thoroughly faded, right before the turn of the millennium kind of a sign that an era had truly come to an end. I remember General Glovers popovers!! Dini's was in business from 1926 through 1990 and this Tremont Street restaurant was renowned for its lobster and schrod. The first time I had a Lobster Out was in Dinis. HOW CAN this list not include Howard JohnsonsThey invented the CLAM ROLL, along w/help From NISSEN who invented the New England Hot Dog rollsAlso Heck Allens in Saugus GREAT SEAFOOD. I had Nancy Greenwood! Under =Boston Restaurants are 2 Downtown Scandinavian ones; Olas,14 Carver St ,Park Square and the one I think you are remembering.. Was so hoping someone would rescue the place or at least honor the age of the building and put an eatery that would compliment Durgins history, Weeks Dairy Bar in Laconia, New Hampshire. But once a month in the cold weather I would treat myself. Went there many a Friday night with dear friends Helen and Gen Pelrine. They still had the great pizza and salad along with many more choices. One of my favorites thats now gone, was Steves Greek on Newbury St. We ate there all the time in the 1990s and early 2000s. The enterprise expanded to include four stores located in Boston (on Tremont Street), Hyannis, Cohasset, and Wellesley. The Pour House in the Back Bay has been sold after 34 years in business. I think the owner was named Armando. At its height, Brighams had 100 restaurants across Massachusetts. They did quite a function business so had need of live bands. The space is now occupied by Yvonne's. Anyone remember the name of the restaurant up a hill on Rte 3A in Plymouth, Ma? Freds Turkey house& Hills in Hyannis had garden outside they grew their own veggies & served food family style Sorely missed.Good times! Anyway, it was just outstanding. Thinking about Howard Johnsons and The Red Coach Inn restaurants. Commodore was great, as was the General Glover House in ? Catania opened his first restaurant in 1963 (belying the menus claim of famous since 1831), but 10 years later he had sold all the locations except the one in Falmouth. I recall a place called JTs on Route 20 near or in Weston in the 70s and 80s. The Joyce Chen on the Charles River by MIT c. 1968 to 1974 MIT then put buildings there. The most affordable family restaurant. Here, shoppers could not only find a wide range of clothing and items from around the world, but also be treated to fashion shows, concerts, holiday exhibits, art shows, and a bakery that soon became famous for its blueberry muffins. First dinner out with my husband of 31 years! They call them muisjes. According to its website, the Green Dragon Tavern originally opened in 1654, and was frequented by the likes of Paul . Post 390: One of the Back Bay's most popular spots for expense account dining and corporate gatherings has turned off its fireplace for good. It was named the Sand Bar and was associated with a miniature golf course. Best fried chicken evaah!! Loved the silver cups and plates they would put the sundaes in, and, yes, the hot fudge was dripping over the side. Mary-Ellen Tucker DeRosa. Plus, being in the theatre district, you might see someone famous. And the Wurst House in Harvard Square. They sure do bring back many wonderful Family Celebration Memories. also Warmuthshad a wonderful B deck salad. Anyone remember Custys all you can eat lobster buffet in Rhode Island? Yokens Thar She Blows restaurant in Portsmouth NH, There was also a location on Route 1 in Danvers, MA. Certainly was by the end of the 30s. Sad to think of these iconic restaurants are no longer around. 10. I recall a several course wine dinner there around the mid 80s with a staff of about twenty waiters and waitresses who never missed a beat. The Wursthaus was one of the earliest restaurants in the area to offer a more extensive beer list long before beer became hip and trendy. At its early-1970s zenith, Pewter Pot Muffin Houses could be found from Harvard Square to Cape Cod, about 40 of them in all. Excellent Syrian food, steaks and seafood. Does anyone remember the Scottish lion in Portsmouth NH? We loved going to Durgin Park for the food and to interact with the tourists who were invariably nice, interesting, and often clueless about what made Boston, well, Boston. Mitchells Steak And Rib House, Hyannis. Im from the Worcester area. Below are the nominations by MASSterList readers of their favorite gone-but-not-forgotten bars and nightclubs that have closed over the years in the Boston area. Miss that and my Mom a lot. Let us know in the comments. It was such a treat to go there! i WENT TO THE EUROPEAN IN THE NORTH END YEARS AND YEARS AGO, WIth A LOCALBRUNO DIBICARI , HIS BROTHER , ADDIO WAS well a known sculptor the restaurant across the street had their kitchen exhaust fan blow down , into the sidewalk, one whiffand you were in the door.brilliant !!! 4. It had the absolute best muffins. They were an Italian restaurant served huge plates of Italian food and their desserts were good too. It fronted onto Daniel Webster Highway, so thats where they put their farm stand and business was good. Are there any other now defunct companies or restaurants that fill you with nostalgia? Clown sundaesyum. The site of many birthday dinners! ate there! OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. Great seafood and a good variety on the menu so everyone could find something no matter what their tastes. Warren Tavern Bars Charlestown The Warren Tavern has been in its current location on Pleasant Street (near the Bunker Hill Monument) since. My father would coach us not to even think about the salad or a potato, just go straight to the lobstah station.. We got our fill and our moneys worth. We lived around the corner back in the mid 70s and, as poor college students, it was so special when we could afford to treat ourselves. ONCE Ballroom: This indie-focused music venue and lounge in Somerville has hosted its last show. what about The Lincoln at lake walden? Spent many wonderful hours hanging out with other couples in the booths upstairs. I also remember the Pewter Pot Muffin House. Closed early 2000s I think hope someone had the foresight to rescue it XOV. Founded by Massachusetts native Edward Brigham in 1914, Brighams opened in the Boston suburb of Newton as a single shop, with the proprietor selling the ice cream and candy he made in the back room. I think it was called The Robins Nest. Great memories. Locke-Ober was the fourth oldest restaurant in Boston prior to its closing and, in its heyday, it had a reputation as a clubby "men only" spot that was rumored to be frequented by "working. I miss them both. The marble counter and heart shaped backs on the chairs, the outstanding hot fudge dripping onto the saucer from the metal ice cream dish. That was also my introduction to Greek food. The Red Wing is still there and is as wonderful as ever! Baileys. Two more owners saw the restaurant through its next 60 years, until it was finally sold in 2007 to Ark Restaurants, whose other holdings include Bryant Park Grill in New York City and Sequoia in Washington, D.C. During its long run, Durgin-Park flirted with expansion, operating satellite locations at Copley Place and Logan Airport for a time. Had many special occasion dinners at Benjamins with the family. Swampscott . ), then at a new location near the Aquaruim. Still, alongside an impressive whiskey menu, theres the Dickens Punch to enjoy. Photograph: Courtesy Oak Long Bar and Kitchen/Richard Mandelkorn. A little late maybe, but cant forget Mama Leones in Boston {servicemen in uniform eat for free), the Kon-Tiki Room at the Sheraton-Prudential Center; The Commodore in North Beverly; The Junction for ice cream in Essex, MA ; Hojos all-you-can-eat clams (strips only)all across New England; Pilots Grill and Millers in Bangor, ME; The Sail inn near Bucksport, ME; The 95er in Bangor, ME; and Vallees Steak House at Exit 8 in Portland, ME. Largest salad EVVERR! The lure? Advertisement: "It's all gone,. In a space that originally housed the Federal Reserve, Bond is now a cocktail bar that nods back to its history with original doors and a pastry kitchen that is located in the bank's old vault. They were old fashioned and comforting on a cold day. Wonder Bar: One of Allston's most popular and notorious nightlife spots has hosted its last rager. Location: 440 Atlantic Ave. I cant remember the name but it was right off 95 and Colman st. When it was not busy we could just sit up there for hours. In 2011, the bricks-and-mortar store closed. I miss lots of those, like Fantasia, Durgin Park, Jimmys Haborside, Pewter Pots, Brighams, the China House in Boston (near Steinway), etc., but my all-time favorite was Stellas, first in the North End (the great mystery was where did the valet parkers put all those cars? My whole family would meet for dinner there, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents. How about Sandys on the bridge to the Cape, Redwood in Mendon, Coney Island in Worcester, of course Anthonys , The No Name, the Hilltop in Worcester, and the list goes on. I never forgot Anthonys !! Deep Ellum: This popular Allston hangout, renowned for its beer list and welcoming patio, has given way to its sibling and neighbor, Lone Star Taco Bar, which will expand into the Deep Ellum space. Founded in Boston by Eben Jordan and Benjamin Marsh in 1851, Jordan Marsh & Company was a pioneering department store that expanded throughout New England and beyond, becoming a popular anchor store as mall shopping took off in the 1950s and 1960s. Thats certainly something worthy of a toast. Brighams quickly outgrew its mom-and-pop roots. The Brighams in Arlington Heights, Nov. 18, 2009. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Vanyaland. There is a Friendlys on Rte. You go downstairs. In the mid-1990s, amid flagging sales, Jordan Marsh closed its doors for good, with the remaining stores being rebranded as Macys. The Dini family made that place renowned for delicious seafood and a warm welcome. Last meal there was with my dad in, I think, 1980 or 1981. Legal Test Kitchen: A favorite of concertgoers at the nearby pavillion, Legal's Test Kitchen concept has hit the end of the road. And, the landmark kettle which actually steamed! Unbelievably, they were still making in This post was first published in 2020 and has been updated. Locke-Ober was a Boston dining institution from 1875 until 2012. I was hoping someone would mention SANDYS at the entrance to Buzzards Bay on Cape Cod. The Seventh Inn in Park Square which I believe was initially Sanae. Dj vu! RECOMMENDED: See the full list of the best bars in Boston. Miss them all! Always went to. Kens was THE place to go in the 60s/70s for late night fare as Boston students of that era will attest to. We would routinely take doggie bags to go because we couldnt eat all the food in one sitting. I believe another should be added to this list. I managed to puncture my hand with one of the claw spines, and had to use the napkin around my hand to finish the Lobster. Now with this pandemic so many more good places have closed. Loved the fried clams at the Redwing! The Shiro in Berlin. There was a push to open Hilltop locations across New England, but tastes were changing, and the auxiliary restaurants never quite succeeded in capturing the appeal of the original. The Yankee Silversmith in Wallingford, CT. In 1920, this shop started out as a humble dry goods store, but within a decade, it had changed direction to focus on women's clothing. No matter which one you went to you would always end up seeing someone you knew. Sablones Veal n Vintage in Bostons East End. We went there a couple of times. Hilltop ! Supposedly, the BellyBuster was free to anyone who could eat it all in one go. Expensive but great for special occasions. Learned to eat Fish & Chips there before I learned to like seafood. But Weylus also had a satel;lite location Weylus Sure in Brockton, MA. They had the best hamburger rolls I have ever eaten. This is where I spent my teens years in the 80s. Did You Know? Everything in the restaurant was sparkling. Buzzys Roast Beef for that late night bite with the underbelly of Boston, Charleys Eating & Drinking Saloon on Newbury Street (the original), Fontaines Chicken in West Roxbury and the most recent disappointing loss, Doyles in JP . Dantes Inferno always a stop when leaving Thunder Mountain through Spring field Mass. Sheffield Utd X Tottenham - Ao Vivo Grtis HD Sem Travar | Futebol Grtis HD. Loved bringing my brother and sister in there when we were young! She also had framed photos on the wall of her with all the famous people who ate there. Several Boston-area gay bars and clubs have closed in recent years, including Chaps (shown in 2005). And Sherrys in Quincy along with Morey Pearls, 7 Es and while the food might not be great, going to Howdys was quite the experience, especially Friday nights when the cars would back into the spaces for show off time. I know there are a few Friendlys still struggling along, but its in name only. Late hours with great fries and roast beef sandwiches. Does anyone recall The Buttery or Seniors Pizza in Kenmore Square? I agree, always looked forward to the one before you crossed the bridge to the cape. We would order big sandwiches and homemade Swedish desserts to bring back to our cottage. The Pewter Pot was also known for good coffee served in pewter pots and hearty chowders, sandwiches, and breakfast foods. Anthony's Pier 4 Restaurant Flickr/Dale Cruse My go to was Harvard Sq, probably the first to go due to rent prices. For ice cream Browns near Nuble Light ME. And Dinis on Boston Common! There were road signs telling you it was coming up ahead. All rights reserved. Compiled between July 11 and July 15, 2016, with profound fondness and sorrow for the dearly departed watering holes of our youth: The Kings Rook in Marblehead kept me in great French Cream Cheese cake, fruit Frapps and Classical Music.

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